Location & Surroundings
Akpome is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 600 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, about 140 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1440 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 130 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 4' 55" N, 25° 57' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 600 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 213 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:18
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Akpome
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpome, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
3.09 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.6 | 0.9 | 127 | 89 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 97 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 168 | 76 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 1.4 | 102 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 713.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.9 | 356 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 3.09 / 3.09 | 37 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 81 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 127 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 1.2 | 74 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 711.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 1.2 | 49 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 62 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 91 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.2 | 303 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.7 | 2.1 | 7 | 40 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 443.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 0.9 | 144 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 279.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpome?
Now 20.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akpome today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Akpome?
Local time is 05:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akpome?
Akpome is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpome?
DEM 600 m.
Where is Akpome located?
It is at 3.08206, 25.95142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpome in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.